Before connecting, operating or adjusting your new Video,
please read this user guide carefully. Thank you.
user guide
Video
with line recording
Model : GL182
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Contents, safety and cleaning
Please read the following information carefully.
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Contents
Introducing your Video
and Remote Control. . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting to a television . . . . 4
Operating your Video . . . . . . . . 5
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Line-in recording . . . . . . . . . . . 6
To pause recording . . . . . . . . . 6
Dubbing tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Finishing a recording . . . . . . . . 6
Advanced functions
on your video . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
On screen display (OSD) . . . . . 7
Automatic power off . . . . . . . . 7
Language selection . . . . . . . . . 7
OPR(Optimum Picture
Response) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Colour system select . . . . . . . . 8
RF Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . 9
Video INPUT settings. . . . . . . . 9
DC Power Source . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical specifications . . . . 12
Safety
• Position your Video so that no
bright light or sunlight falls
directly onto it.
• Care should be taken not to
expose your Video to any
unnecessary vibration, moisture,
dust or heat.
• During electrical storms it is
advisable to unplug both the aerial
cable and mains plug to prevent
accidental damage to your Video
and TV.
• Do not operate your Video if it is
damaged.
• If your Video still does not operate
properly, unplug it and call your
dealer. Your Video should not be
repaired by anyone except
qualified service personnel.
• Never remove the top cover of
your Video as this can expose you
to very high voltage and other
hazards.
• Ensure that your Video is placed in
a position to allow a free flow of
air.
• The apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Cleaning
1 Unplug the Video from the mains
supply.
2 Clean the cabinet with a soft
damp cloth, do not apply liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Never spray cleaning liquids on or
near the Video.
Video head cleaning
High quality video tapes will not
normally deposit dirt onto the video
heads, but old or damaged tapes
may. This dirt can accumulate on the
video heads after a long period of
time and cause the picture to
become blurred or broken up.
To clean the video heads use a video
heads cleaning tape available from
electrical stores.
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Introducing your Video and Remote Control
Most of your Video’s functions are accessed using the Remote Control.
A summary of the functions of the main buttons are shown below (right), other buttons are described elsewhere in this guide.
Basic functions of your Video can also be operated using the control panel on the front of your Video.
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Don’t forget to install three AAA type batteries in the Remote Control.
To display the on
screen menu.
Use the
vv//VV//bb//BB
buttons to move
through the menus,
after accessing them
via the MENU/i button.
Select the channel you
want to watch (
vv//VV
).
Press DISPLAY/OK to
approve a menu item or
show the counter.
To pause a tape.
switches the Video on
from standby or on to
standby.
To record programme
being watched.
To eject the tape in
the Video.
Use to select
recording speed.
To stop playback or
recording.
To improve the
playback picture
(see page 7).
Resets tape counter
to 0:00:00
(see page 5).
To play back a tape
repeatedly.
Auto tracking
(see page 5).
To turn the Video on or off
To stop or
eject the tape
Tape
Compartment
To rewind a tape
To play a tape
To fast forward a tape
To improve the
playback picture
Display
Panel
Remote Control Sensor
To record the
programme you are
watching
To Pause a tape
Colour system
select
Video IN and Audio IN jacks are for connecting devices such
as Video Cameras, Games Consoles and other Video
Recorders. You will need to connect to them using an
Audio/Video cable.
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
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Connecting to a television
The information given here refers to the most common forms of connection.
However please check with your manufacturer’s instruction books for specific information. Make sure that all the appliances are unplugged
from the mains power, before making any connections to avoid causing damage to your equipment.
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Connection guide
Connecting a video using
Audio/Video cable is one of the best
ways to achieve optimum sound and
picture quality from video-tape
playback (Recommended). If you own
a TV with AV input sockets you will
be able to enjoy it; you will be unable
to enjoy this facility if you connected
just using a normal RF cable.
Roof aerial
Your outside aerial should be
connected to the AERIAL/ANT socket
of your Video.
Coaxial cable
If you are using the coaxial cable a
connection needs to be made from
the RF.OUT socket on your Video to
the aerial socket on your television.
Tune a video channel
Your TV receives signals from the
video like another TV station.
You have to select a channel
number on your TV and tune it in so
that you may watch video tapes.
If you are using a Coaxial cable you
need to select a TV channel on your
Television and tune it to the Video
signal, a bright blue screen.
If you connect a monitor or a TV set
equipped with AUDIO and VIDEO
sockets this adjustment will not be
necessary, simply select the AV mode
on your TV (Recommended).
1 Insert a pre-recorded video tape
into your video and press
NN
.
2 Select channel 36 on your TV.
And then you will see the picture
being played in your video.
3 Store the selected TV channel on
your TV.
Please consult your Television User
Guide for information on how to do
this.
Changing the transmitter
channel
If channel 36 is already occupied at
your TV set, or if the picture is
distorted, please consult your nearest
service center.
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Operating your Video
The main functions of your Video can be operated using either the Remote Control or front control panel on the Video.
Before starting, you should ensure that your television and your Video have been plugged in and switched on and that the video channel on
your television is selected.
Playing a video tape
Press
NN
.
The television screen will display
PLAY.
Auto tracking
Your Video will automatically adjust
the tracking to give you the best
picture quality.
Manual tracking
If noise appears on the screen during
playback, press either TRK (
vv
/
VV
)on
the remote control until the noise on
the screen is reduced.
Stopping play
Simply press STOP
xx
to halt video
play.
Picture Search
While a video cassette is playing you
can search the tape forward and
backward to look for a specific
position on the tape.
Press REW
mm
or FF
MM
to make
the tape play rapidly forwards or
backwards.
During visual search PLAY indicator
flashes in the display window on the
front of your Video.
Fast Forward / Rewind
To fast forward or rewind at maximum
speed, the tape must not be in play
mode.
Press STOP
xx
then press either
REW
mm
for rewind or FF
MM
for
fast forward. While you are rewinding
or fast forwarding you can view the
section you are passing. Press and
hold (for a few seconds) either REW
mm
or FF
MM
.
Releasing FF
MM
button or REW
mm
button will return the Video to normal
rewind or fast forward operation.
Pausing a tape
Pressing P/STILL
XX
will pause play,
giving you a still picture on the
screen. This picture may display
some interference in the form of black
and white horizontal lines. This is per-
fectly normal and does not mean that
the video tape or Video are damaged.
The tape can be paused for up to 5
minutes. The Video will then automat-
ically stop playing in order to avoid
damaging the tape or your Video.
Counter Memory Function
This is useful if you want to return to
the same point several times.
1 Begin playing a tape.
2 Press DISPLAY/OK repeatedly to
display the Real-time counter on
the TV screen.
3 At the point that you want locate
later, reset the real-time counter
to “0:00:00” by pressing CLEAR.
4 Continue to play.
5 Press STOP (
xx
) when playback
finishes.
6 Press REW (
mm
).
The tape automatically stops when the
tape counter returns to about
“0:00:00”.
Removing the Video tape
Press EJECT
ZZ
to remove the video
cassette from your Video.
If the end of the tape is reached, your
Video will automatically stop, rewind,
eject the tape and place itself into
Standby mode.
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Recording
Your video allows you to make recordings connecting to a TV equipped with audio and video sockets.
• Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your Video.
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Line-in recording
1 Connect your video to a TV as
shown below.
2 Select the channel you wish to
record with the TV’s channel
selector.
3 Set the desired speed by
pressing SPEED.
4 Press REC
zz
once.
The REC indicator appear on the
TV screen.
If a cassette with no prevention
tab is loaded, the cassette will be
ejected automatically.
To pause recording
You can also interrupt recording to
avoid unwanted scenes.
1 To pause recording press
P/STILL
XX
. The REC PAUSE will
appear on the TV screen. Also
REC indicator will flash during
pause mode on the display
window.
2 Press P/STILL
XX
or REC
zz
again to continue recording.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5
minutes. After 5 minutes your
Video will automatically cancel
recording to prevent damage to
the video tape or your Video.
Dubbing tapes
1 Connect your video to another
video as shown below.
2 Insert a pre-recorded source tape
into another (playing) video.
3 Insert a blank video tape with the
record protection tab into your
(recording) Video.
Simultaneously begin playback on
another Video and record on your
Video.
Finishing a recording
1 Press STOP
xx
.
2 Press EJECT
ZZ
.
EJECT will appear on the
television screen. If the end of the
tape is reached your Video will
automatically stop recording,
rewind, stop and eject the tape
and place itself into Standby.
NTSC color system : SP or EP.
PAL color system : SP or LP.
• EP provides three times as
much recording time as SP,
although SP produces better
picture and audio sounds.
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Advanced functions on your Video
Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful.
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On screen display (OSD)
This can be used to display the tape
counter, tape remaining, colour
system, audio output channel and
operational mode of your Video on
your television screen. If a recording is
taking place, the on screen displays
will not be recorded onto tape.
1 Press DISPLAY/OK to show the
OSD.
The tape counter and amount of
tape left will appear if there is a
tape loaded.
2 If you press DISPLAY/OK again
within 5 seconds, only the tape
counter and amount of tape left
are displayed.
3 Press DISPLAY/OK again to
remove the tape counter and
amount of tape left.
Automatic power off
By pressing POWER
11
button while
rewinding a tape the Video will turn
off automatically when the tape
rewind has completed.
Language selection
It is possible to change the language
that the on screen displays are
shown in. You can choose among
English, Frencais, Deutsch, Español,
Italiano and
PìCCKàâ.
1 Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select .
3 Press DISPLAY/OK to reveal the
language choice screen.
Select your desired language
using
vv
or
VV
.
4 Press MENU/i to store the
settings.
OPR (Optimum Picture
Response)
This enhances the picture from the
video tape by adjusting to the
condition of the video tape. If you feel
that the picture needs adjusting you
can manually change the OPR
setting.
You can only set OPR when a tape is
playing in the Video.
1 Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select then
press DISPLAY/OK.
3 Use
vv
or
VV
to select OFF, SOFT
or SHARP.
4 Press MENU/i to exit the menus.
You can also adjust the picture from
the video tape by pressing OPR on
the remote control or on the front of
your video.
OPR
AB
C
OSD
To turn off the on screen
displays completely.
1 Press MENU/i to enter the
main menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select then
press DISPLAY/OK.
3 Select OFF using
vv
or
VV
.
Press MENU/i to save the
setting.
OSD
ON
OFF
f
AB
C
OSD
AB
C
OSD
i
OPR
OPR
OFF
SOFT
SHARP
i
STOP AUTO
SP
0 : 02 : 23
S E
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Repeat playback
If you want to play back a tape
repeatedly, set REPEAT to ON.
1 Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select then
press DISPLAY/OK.
3 Use
vv
or
VV
to select ON or OFF.
4 Press MENU/i to exit the menus.
If you want to release this function,
set REPEAT to OFF.
Video Doctor
The Video Doctor will show the status
of aspects of the Video.
1 Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select then
press DISPLAY/OK.
3 Use
vv
or
VV
to check the
following features.
HEAD STATUS
PLEASE CLEAN: The tape heads
need cleaning
TAPE STATUS
NOT RECORDABLE: The
Cassette in the Video has had its
protection tabs removed, insert a
tape suitable for recording.
4 Press MENU/i to remove the
menu from the television screen.
Colour system select
Your Video Recorder uses dual
colour standards, PAL and
MESECAM. During play your Video
Recorder should select the Colour
System automatically, however if you
experience problems you may need
to do it manually.
1 Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select then
press DISPLAY/OK.
3 Use
vv
or
VV
to select the colour
system used in your recording.
4 Press MENU/i to exit the menus.
The system is changed as shown
below.
SYS
DR.
Advanced functions on your Video
Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful.
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Source
PAL/
MESECAM
NTSC
Mode
Recording
Playback
Recording
Playback
System Change
AUTO➔PAL➔MESECAM
AUTO➔PAL➔MESECAM
NTSC3.58➔NTSC4.43
NTSC-PB➔NTSC3.58
➔NTSC4.43
i
ON
OFF
i
DR.
HEAD STATUS
TAPE STATUS
OK
If your tape programme is
NTSC3.58 or NTSC4.43, set the
system to NTSC3.58 or
NTSC4.43 on a multi-system TV,
or NTSC-PB on a PAL TV by
pressing SYSTEM repeatedly on
the front of your video.
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Advanced functions on your Video
Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful.
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RF Audio settings
1 Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select then
press DISPLAY/OK.
3 Use
vv
or
VV
to select the channel
of audio output according to your
TV type.
4 Press MENU/i to exit the menu.
Video INPUT settings
1 Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
2 Use
bb
or
BB
to select then
press DISPLAY/OK.
3 Use
vv
or
VV
to select ON or OFF.
ON
When you connect VIDEO OUT of
TV to VIDEO IN on your Video,
you have to select ON then blue
background appears. Otherwise,
you will see scrambled picture.
OFF
When you connect VIDEO IN on
your Video to VIDEO OUT on an
external unit(Another Video,
Camcorder, etc.), you have to set
OFF. Otherwise, you will see blue
background.
4 Press MENU/i to exit the menu.
TV
RF
RF
RF
i
PAL-B/G
PAL-I
PAL-D/K
TV
TV
i
ON
OFF
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DC Power Source
Your Video is designed for in-home or portable use. You can power it from the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle or a 12V (1.2A) DC power source.
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DC Input Socket
Plug DC power cord into either the
12-volt DC outlet or cigarette lighter
socket. Plug the other end into the
DC input socket on your Video.
Do not leave your Video in a place
where the temperature exceeds 70
°C
(158°F), or the pick-up device may be
damaged.
Examples include :
• Inside a car with the windows closed
and in direct sunshine.
• Near a heating appliance.
Your Video and its DC power cord are
designed for use in vehicles that have
12-volt, negative ground electrical
systems. (This is standard for most
vehicles.) If your vehicle has a differ-
ent type of electrical system, the DC
power system cannot be used.
To prevent electrical shock and possi-
ble damage to your Video or vehicle,
always unplug DC power cord from
the cigarette lighter socket before you
remove the plug from your Video.
A 3 amp. 125 or 250V fuse for pro-
tection is installed in the DC power
cord.
While the engine is being started, dis-
connect the DC power cord from the
car’s cigarette lighter socket.
Do not operate your Video when the
car battery is discharged. Peak cur-
rent from the car generator may
cause the DC fuse to blow.
If the vehicle’s supply voltage drops
below approximately 10 volts, your
Video may not work properly.
Warning
When your Video is not in use,
always disconnect it from the
cigarette lighter socket to avoid
battery drain.
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Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your Video please check the following before contacting service.
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No picture and no sound
• Check that the Video plug has
been plugged in and switched on
at a mains wall socket and that
the television has been plugged in
and switched on.
• Check the aerial lead is
undamaged and securely
connected to the correct sockets
in both the television and the
Video.
• Check that you have tuned into a
video channel on your television.
• Check the Video INPUT settings
(see page 9).
A video tape cannot be
inserted
• Check that there is not a cassette
in the Video already.
• Is the video cassette the right
way round? The windows should
be at the top and the arrow
should be pointing toward the
Video.
No playback or a poor
picture
• Try a different video cassette.
If the problem is resolved, the
problem may have been the
cassette itself.
• Try using TRK(
vv
/
VV
) button to
reduce the amount of visible
interference.
• If the cassette contains a
recording that you have recently
made from the television, the
television channels may not be
tuned to the Video correctly.
The Remote Control does
not work
• Has the Video been plugged in?
• Check that the batteries have
been inserted correctly into the
Remote Control.
Autoplay does not work
• If the safety tab has not been
removed from the video cassette
this function will not work.
TV programmes cannot be
recorded
• Check the reception on your
television set. If you cannot
receive a picture through your
aerial, the Video will be unable to
record television broadcasts.
• Check the aerial lead is
undamaged and securely
connected to the correct outlet.
• Check the rear of the video
cassette to see if the safety tab
used to prevent recording has
been removed.
• Check that the signal being
received by the television is of
reasonable quality.
The tape is ejected in the
REC mode.
• The cassette has had the erase
prevention tab removed. Stick a
piece of adhesive tape over the
erase prevention tab hole or
select a different cassette.
The top of the video
picture is unstable
• The video cassette may be
damaged. Insert another video
cassette and check the picture
from it.
• Try adjusting the horizontal
control on your television, you
should consult your television
user guide on how to do this.
• Check the aerial lead is
undamaged and securely
connected to the correct
jacks.
• Ensure that the television has
been correctly tuned to your
Video.
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GENERAL
Power Source AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz
DC 12 V, 1.2A
Power Consumption Approx. 10 Watts
Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 82 x 230 mm
Operating Temperature 5 °C~35 °C (41 °F~95 °F)
Operating Humidity Less than 80%.
Weight Approx. 2.8 kg.
VIDEO
Television system CCIR Standard (625 lines, 50 fields)
PAL/SECAM type color signal
Recording format PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43
RF OUT PAL/SECAM(G or K), PAL I
Input 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
Output 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
RF modulator UHF channels 30-40 (adjustable)
AUDIO
Input -6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms (LINE)
Output -6.0 dBm less than 1.5 kohms (LINE)
Audio track Mono track
Audio frequency response
100 Hz-10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)
P/NO : MFL46896864
Technical specifications
Specifications are correct at time of printing.
LG is constantly innovating and products may change at any time without warning.
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